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Unlocked Podcast — 90 episodes

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The Wooden Playbook: Standardizing the Small Things and Eliminating Superstar Culture (Episode 88)

2

We Didn't AI This Episode: Practical LLMs, Workflow Hacking, and Data Clutter (Episode 87)

3

Debunking Toxic Entrepreneurial Quotes (Episode 86)

4

Maintaining Motivation as a Leader (Episode 85)

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Opening the Door to New Product Lines (Episode 84)

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The 5-Year Industry Horizon: Retiring Owners, Subscription Hardware, and Digital Distortion (Episode 83)

8

Branches vs. Business Units: Structuring Your Organization for Multi-Site Scale (Episode 82)

9

The Executive Craftsman: Re-Engineering the Perception of Modern Trades (Episode 81)

10

Operating Room Efficiency vs. Locksmith Team Structure (Episode 80)

11

Episode 79: Keeping Your Culture Consistent Across Multiple Branches

12

Vision over Ambiguity: The Unlocked 2026 Mid-Year Check-In (Episode 78)

13

How to Process Map Your Business for Growth (Episode 77)

14

Applying Lessons from Iconic Brands to Your Business (Episode 76)

15

The Structure of Scaling: Designing an Organization for Growth (Episode 75)

16

Specialist vs. Generalist - Revisited (Episode 74)

17

Orchestrating Organic Opportunities (Episode 73)

18

Leveling Up with System 1 and System 2 Thinking (Episode 72)

19

Navigating the Messy Middle (Episode 71)

20

12 Must-Read Books for Scaling Leaders (Episode 70)

21

The Art of Quitting: 9 Habits to Kill for Business and Personal Growth (Episode 69)

22

The Culture Compound: Protecting Values Through Consistency and Resets (Episode 68)

23

System Over Motivation: Master Your Time and Calendar (Episode 67)

24

The Unique Factor: A Leadership Therapy Session (Episode 66)

25

Organic AI Adoption? (Episode 65)

26

The Delegation Paradox: Staying Engaged Without Getting in the Way (64)

27

Selling Sales to Your Salesmen: Compensation, Hiring, and Proactive Growth (63)

28

Building Habits for a Successful 2026 (62)

29

Strategic Selling: Unlocking Growth by Converting CapEx to OpEx

30

2026 Strategy: Operational Spring Cleaning

31

2025 Successes: Reflection, Discipline, and Leveling Up (59)

32

Post-Conference Paralysis: How to Prioritize Your Best Ideas (58)

33

Vertical Market Strategy: Defining Your Focus for Scale

34

Business Strategy Shifts: Leveraging Technology and Finding Focus (56)

35

Processing the Process (55)

36

Stop Solving Problems, Start Finding the 'Who' (54)

37

Mastering Leverage, Cash Flow, and Debt (53)

38

Retention Strategies: Investing in Technicians (52)

39

The Secrets to Being Sticky—Why Customers Keep Coming Back (51)

40

From Break Fix to Six Figures: Scaling Your Business for Large Projects (50)

41

Business Consulting: Workshop our Problems (49)

42

5 KPIs We Use to Drive Our Business (48)

43

Strategic Planning: From Vision to Reality (47)

44

Breaking the $3 Million Ceiling (46)

45

Uncomfortable Truths of Entrepreneurship (45)

46

Price vs. Value: A Masterclass in Selling in the Security Industry (44)

47

Price vs. Value: A Masterclass in Selling in the Security Industry (43)

48

Elevate Your Career: Beyond the Job Description (42)

49

Top 10 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew (41)

50

Navigating Employee Termination with Honesty and Kindness (40)

51

Prioritizing Processes: Navigating the "Messy Middle" of Growth (39)

52

The Visionary & The Integrator: Powering Business Growth (38)

53

Old Mindset, New Market: Innovating in the Security Industry (37)

54

The Power of "No": Setting Boundaries for Business Growth (36)

55

The Leadership Pipeline: Cultivating "Who's Next?" for Management Succession (35)

56

Career Moments - Part 2 (34)

57

Right People in the Right Seats with Culture Index (10)

58

Career Moments - Part 1

59

Managing Sales Activities: From Quotes to Conversions

60

Rewarding Your Employees

61

Best Advice for Business Success

62

The Future of Retail in the Security Industry

63

5 Things To Start Scaling Your Locksmith Business

64

Security Specialist vs. Generalist - (Episode 26)

65

Private Equity in Security

66

ISC West Takeaways

67

Breaking Into A New Market

68

Customer Service Excellence

69

The Power of Peer Groups

70

The Power of Continuous Learning

71

Beyond Setbacks: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones

72

Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Opportunities

73

Beyond the Price Tag: Building Value and Profitability

74

Turning Lots of Locks into Money

75

Mastering Delegation: Empowering Your Team for Growth

76

Technician to CEO: Embracing Leadership (14)

77

Sales Strategies for the Locksmith Industry (13)

78

Budgeting for Profit: A Practical Guide for Small Business (12)

79

Staying Focused: Goal-Setting Hacks & Tricks (11)

80

Marketing That Doesn't Suck (10)

81

Unlocking Team Potential with Culture Index - Part 1 (9)

82

Using AI to Improve Your Business (8)

83

How to have Effective Meetings (7)

84

Organizational Growth - Organic Vs. Acquisition - Part 2 (6)

85

Organizational Growth - Organic vs. Acquisition: Part 1 (5)

86

Security Industry Trends and Opportunities (4)

87

Developing Your Team (3)

88

Hiring Right: Building Your Team (2)

89

KPIs: The Numbers that Matter (1)

90

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